Sylvia Hickman, RN
Stuart,FL
Summary
Registered Nurse with years of experience in the field. Recognized as a competent team leader with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate within the interdisciplinary team in order to deliver safe, patient centered care. Valedictorian graduate adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Unit Manager
Martin Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation
Stuart, FL
05.2020 - Current
- Fostered strong relationships with clients and families to support comprehensive social, mental and physical care.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Demonstrated clinical competence in administering care to support physician orders, nursing care plan and policies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Helped to develop, improve and implement nursing policies and procedures.
- Oversaw medication passes and all direct patient care.
- Evaluated and improved team member performance through coaching and training.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Analyzed and observed patients to discover and interpret vitals and telemetry equipment results.
- Inserted catheters and completed tracheostomy for patients.
- Analyzed patient responses to medications, therapies and variances in plans of care.
- Accurately recorded all interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Directed patient admission and discharge tasks while managing patients and coordinating care.
- Handled complaints from patients and families and immediately took steps for quick resolution and to prevent reoccurrence.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Oversaw RNs, LPNs, nursing aides, medical clerks and support staff and performed staffing scheduling duties.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Assistant Residents Services Director, LPN
Allegro Assisted Living
Stuart, FL
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Worked with physicians, pharmacists, other medical personnel collaboratively to improve patient and residents care
- Monitored overall health and wellbeing of residents including evaluating resident condition according to state rules and regulations and Allegro policy
- Supervise the storage, distribution and discontinuation of residents medications, as well as administer medications
- Evaluate, monitor and follow up with residents who have experienced any falls, accidents or incidents
- Conduct wellness visits to residents who are ill, as needed
- Maintain current knowledge of state and local regulations and strive to achieve and maintain 100% compliance with the appropriate federal, state and local Assisted Living regulations; comply with all surveys conducted by their licensing/certifying authority
- Assist in continuously training Care Staff(CNA's) on resident status; resident care activities and Assisted Living requirements
- Assist in training the Community associates on infection control procedures and blood borne pathogens •
- Led and participated in hiring, training, motivating, supervising and evaluating all department associates
- Responsible for the Assisted Living Department and residents in the absence of the
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
Occupational Health Nurse Manager,LPN
Jupiter Medical Center Urgent Care
Jupiter, FL
05.2016 - 10.2018
- Administered routine and emergency care of occupational and non-occupational illnesses and injuries, and collected lab results to include blood draws for Fitness for Duty and Hazmat physical.
- Executed daily equipment checks and calibration
- Delivered immunizations for flu clinics, HBV, and tetanus
- Performed pre-placement, respirator, first responder and DOT physicals, mandated surveillance testing, and worksite ergonomic assessments for other companies' employees
- Administered DOT mandated breath alcohol (BAT)
- Administering post-accident drug and alcohol testing, random and reasonable suspicion drug tests (both DOT and non-DOT)
- Occupational Hearing Conservationist - Scheduled and carried out annual hearing conservation training and audiometric testing
Dermatology Nurse, LPN
Dermatology Associates of the Treasure Coast
Stuart, FL
11.2014 - 05.2017
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
- Assisted with surgeries and non-invasive procedures
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of their illnesses
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Managed patients recovering from skin surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care and suture removal
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
Emergency Room Technician, LPN
Martin Health Systems
Port Saint Lucie, FL
12.2009 - 03.2015
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians
- Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures
- Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs, including blood pressure, height, weight and drawing blood
- Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients, and visitors
- Decontaminated and sanitized all equipment, instruments and supplies
- Applied orthopedic devices like traction and OCL splints
- Facilitated transfer of patients throughout medical facility and between departments
- Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Education
Excelsior College
Albany, NY01.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
South Eastern College
FL06.2015
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Managing unit operations
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Regulatory Compliance
- Inpatient care pediatric and adult patients
- EMR / EHR
- Direct Patient Care
- Responding to emergencies
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Patient-focused care
- Measuring and monitoring vitals
- Medical Records Management
- Decision Making
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- In-service Programs
- Service Utilization Improvements
- Patient Examination
- Employee Supervision
- Employee Recruitment and Hiring
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Interdepartmental Functions Coordination
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- Prior Licensed Practical Nurse
- First Aid and BLS/CPR Certified
- IV Certified Technician
- ACLS
- OHS certified nurse (Audiometry screening)
Gardening, traveling, cooking and interior design.
I love to cook with fresh herbs. My favorite part about traveling is meeting people from different cultures and trying ethnic foods. I also enjoy interior design and house renovating shows!
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Unit Manager
Martin Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation
05.2020 - Current
Assistant Residents Services Director, LPN
Allegro Assisted Living
10.2018 - 06.2019
Occupational Health Nurse Manager,LPN
Jupiter Medical Center Urgent Care
05.2016 - 10.2018
Dermatology Nurse, LPN
Dermatology Associates of the Treasure Coast
11.2014 - 05.2017
Emergency Room Technician, LPN
Martin Health Systems
12.2009 - 03.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Education
Excelsior College
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
South Eastern College
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